Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.
Our guest today is Emily Gironda. Emily has 20 years of teaching and instructional design experience. She began her education career in high school English classrooms, specializing in teaching writing and metacognition (that is thinking about one’s own thinking.) Emily’s expertise extends to curriculum development, including programs for gifted and neurodivergent learners at the University of Virginia.
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00:40 - Thank you for listening and for subscribing!!
01:54 - Introducing and welcome Emily Gironda
02:34 - Why does Emily post on Threads?
04:05 - 2E schools and Emily’s experience writing curriculum
06:19 - What are the first things you notice when evaluating for neurodivergent thinkers?
09:14 - Student attention factors
10:12 - What do gifted students really need?
12:02 - Wrestling with the exclusive class aspect of giftedness
12:42 - What would you say to a parent who is looking at their child in a regular school and saying, “something isn’t clicking”?
14:04 - Connecting with Emily on Threads
19:35 - Thanks so much for listening to Faster Than Normal. Please join us again very soon!
Connecting with Emily:
Threads: @emily.anne.g
Know anyone doing wonderful things with #ADHD? We would love to have them on and listen to how they are using their #neurodiversity to their advantage. Shoot me an email and we will get them booked!
My link tree is here if you’re looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman
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